Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

,oyides for the acceptance Of such an
Ter. provided Il be made by May 25th.
II 10 not, as would most naturally be
opposed, Delaware College, but Newark
cademy that is TO be the beneficiary OF
Smallsy's normal School
III. II provides for State Scholarships,
pt exceeding 20 from each county, at q
Jet OF mot over 81 per week for each
,holar, (tuition only to be paid for by u
le State applicants for such scholarship
, be selected by competitive examination
efore a board composed Of the superin-
sndent and assistant superintendent Of
ublic schools and the principal of the
ormal school. or course others can
inter-, nd hbitum, by footing their own
aition bills. The minimum age Of ap..
licants for the graduating course Is fixed
I is for girls and 16 for boys. The
curse of stady to comprise In mathe-
natics arithmetic, elementary algebra,
lain geometry, single entry book
.eeping; in language-orthography,
English grammar, rhetoric and English
Ilassics; in historical science-geog- |
Apply, United States history, in
,luding the constitution of Delaware,
,ivil government in natural science
and hygiene, botany, natural
in arts-penmanship, draw.
ng, vocal music in pedagogy-school
methods of teaching, mental |
philosophy, history Of education the |
course to occupy two years. Students who
shall complete the prescribed course shall,
on passing the board of examiners, receive
certificates exempting them from further
for two years. After grad
uate has taught successfully for two years
the board shall grant him diploma ex-
empting him from further examination.
Teachers of at least Eve years experience
may be granted diplomas on examination
alone. Candidates for diplomas shall pre-
pare and present theses on some profess
sional subject. Each student shall sign
written promise to teach as many months
as he receives instruction in this State
normal school, and each student whose
tuition is paid by the State shall ON grad
uation, sign pledge TO teach in the pub
10 schools for two full annual terms.
Governor Biggs to day appointed ex-
Coroner Frank E. Smith justice Of the
peace for Wilmington, to succeed Esquire
Vandegrift; William Whitaker, Justice
Of the peace at Frederick. to succeed
Esquire John Allen, resigned, and Joseph
l.. Long, Justice OF the peace at Laurel,
to succeed Esquire higgins, and notary
public to succeed William B. Records,
Esquire 0'Neill's term expires April 18th.
Dover, March -Theuuexpected news
of Judge Wootten's death WAS received
here this morning with expressions of
genuine and wide spread sorrow. At the
afternoon session both houses adopted o
memorial tribute which will be found in
the detailed proceedings below. In NOV
ing the adoption of this tribute, DR..
Martin referred to the long services OF
Judge Wootten on the bench, position
which be filled with honor, dignity and
intelligence. He WINS, he said, "a kind,
considerate and patient judge, and
think it is but at and / think it proper
that this General Assembly should ex
press its sorrow by appointing com
mittee to attend the funeral.n The ON
mittee appointed for this purpose is made
| up of Senators Martin and Bacon ant
Representatives NAPLES, Harrington and
Norny. The committee will be repre-
sented at the funeral by Senators Martin
and Bacon.
Arrangements for the legislative trip L
Washington have been perfected. i've
cars will be placed at the disposal of tn
members, who will leave here at SO
p. m. tomorrow, switching of at Porter
| for Newark and thence down, reaching
Washington about II p. m. They vii
return Friday evening. Arrangement
have been made to take As persons on til
trip.
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
The detailed proceedings in both house
are as follows:
Down, Feb. 2S.-Senate met at II o'elocl
On motion OF DR.. Martin the act 10 amen
section IS, chapter 8, of the Revised Cod
was read a second time by title.
Mr.. Bacon gave notice or an act TO d
vorce Thomas W. Ralf from Mary W. RAJ
On motion Of DIR. Cooper House bill
divorcing John W. Davidson from Rach'
ID. Davidson, Ebsn Dill from Mary Dill I'm
TO transfer the farm of Julia A. Benne
from district 179 to district a. Suisse
county, were read second time by title.
On motion of DIR. Lewis Senate bill I
divorce Mary s. LaSalle from William
IaSalle, and on motion OF Mr.. Dormal
House bill to vacate part OF public road
Lewes and Rehoboth hundred, were read
third time and passed.
Mr.. Bacon introduced bill to change IL
course Of public road in Broad Gree
hundred. (Read second time under u
rule.)
! Dr. Lewis gave notice Of a bill to revi'
/ and amend the White Marsh Ditch Con
! nenV's charter.
"a motion OF Mr. Ferguson. the Hon
, Joint resolution 10 rotation - book, cases
'he auditor'e 1iiice was Gpncuried Ia i
r Messrs. Ferguson and Crossan appoint
> committeeman on the part Of the Senate,
: On motion of DR.. Cooper, ian act
= amend m act for the suppression OF inter
: peranGe" and "an act supplementary TO
n act for the suppression of intempernne
4 were read thltd time and passed. (r
j. two acts abolish the office and emolumer
r OF liquor bailiff.)
ii Recess until O'Clock.
d AFTERNOON SESSION.
I, Senate reassembled at O'Clock.
Mr.. McWhorter presented a petition fol
4 divorce from Annie Quinn by George
u Quinn.
e On motion of Mr.. Bacon, the bill for (
y relief of District Gi Sussex county, "
=. read second time by title.
"a On motion of Mr.. McWhorter, the act
y incorporate the Litter Nos Manufacture
% Company, was read athird time and passt
u and also, on his motion. the act to dlvol
- Abllluh hllllhul
IL was read second time by title.
On motion of DR.. Cooper the House
u for the Relief of School District No.
Y Sussex county, was read third time
I; passed
y On motion OF DR.. Martin the act to anne
Ie chapter, go, vol, XIV, Laws Of Delaware,
g. give the right OF appeal to persons convic
o oferuelty to animals,) was read athird q
r and passed.
r M Gonnar introduoad an not for the al
a preston OF policy playing.
NJ Mr.. McWhorter gave notice OF an &C
amend chapter GOO, vol, XVII Laws of d.
u ware.
On motion Of Mr.. Mcwhorter an act
IN divorce Mary Hlndman from Alfred Hi
ty man was read first time.
- DR.. Martin introduced a bill to make VI
- certain deeds of Mary j. Wheatley and
~ liam Wheatley. (Read second time un
1T the rule
he on DR., Cooper's motion, the act to autl
mt lie school district No. 10, New Ca
cd county, to raise money and erect a sch
its house WAS read a third time and passed
10 On motion of Mr.. McWhorter, the nc
81 incorporate the Orange Street Sewer Q
Nv pany was read third time and passed.
On motion OF Mr.. McWorter the follow
TO- bills were read third time and pas,
ed Acts to reincorporate or amend THIS
IN. m0nd State, Wilmington, and Mutual l.
ia. Associations charters; act to amend the
1ne Incorporating the Ferris Reform School,
an act to incorporate the Portland Pa
Company.
1m Adjourned.
DOVER, Feb 24-The Senate met d
- o'clock.
.en The following notices of bills !
III given: By Mr.. McWhorter, acts to an
lis, section 80, chapter 125 and section 8, C
lit ter 1875, Revised Code; to repeal h 6 spl
M tax upon lawyers and physiciansi fol-
rts erection OF new state house, and to an
ia section 2, chapter 81, volume XVI, Law
nI Delaware. By DR.. Lewis, an act to IL
tni norate the Peninsula Relief Society,